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Racist Graffiti | Post Office Renamed For Veterans | Abortion Pills

Check out Northbrook Area Week in Headlines for Jan. 2-8, 2023.

It was a busy week in the Northbrook area.
It was a busy week in the Northbrook area. (Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot, so take a moment to catch up on some of the past week's headlines from Northbrook and beyond.

Graffiti With Racial Slurs Discovered Under Mt Prospect Bridge: Police

Police were alerted of the vandalism underneath the George Street bridge on New Year's Day.

Walgreens Plans To Sell Abortion Pills Following New FDA Rules

The Deerfield-based pharmacy chain did not offer a timetable for when it will start offering the pills at its U.S. stores.

Man Paints Swastikas On Elmhurst Church: Cops

The former church member faces felony charges, authorities said. His bond was set at $100,000.

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Driver, 82, Killed In 2-Car Crash In Glenview: Police

The other driver was not injured in the Tuesday morning accident, according to police.

String Of Overnight Commercial Burglaries Reported: Northbrook Police

Officers responded to a burglar alarm early Monday morning, finding several businesses with shattered front doors.

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Drive-By Shooting Preceded By Man Flashing Gang Signs In Mt Prospect

A victim was not struck by any bullets or injured, but his vehicle sustained damage from the gunshots during the Monday incident.

Father Accused Of Murder In Death Of Baby Son: Mount Prospect Police

The child succumbed to his injuries last week after being under medical care since an October 2022 attack.

Schaumburg Post Office Being Renamed In Honor Of War Veterans

The post office is the first in the nation named after veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, according to U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi.

North Shore Death Notices: Dec. 26 To Jan. 1

Recent obituaries and upcoming services on Chicago's North Shore.

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